News Category: Local News

SD Tourism Department Secretary talks tourism in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

SD Tourism Department Secretary talks tourism in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

Groundbreaking for expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

Groundbreaking for expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

Doug Wermedal replacing Wade Pogany as Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

Doug Wermedal replacing Wade Pogany as Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

FEMA rolls out updated flood maps for Yankton & surrounding communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »

FEMA rolls out updated flood maps for Yankton & surrounding communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »

Senator Thune address chaos at the Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday marks the official end of Title 42 used at the Southern Border to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.  President Biden predicts chaos will follow. Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate, saids that chaos has always been there since the start of the administration. Thune points that not all crossing the… Read more »

Senator Thune address chaos at the Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday marks the official end of Title 42 used at the Southern Border to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.  President Biden predicts chaos will follow. Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate, saids that chaos has always been there since the start of the administration. Thune points that not all crossing the… Read more »

Congressman Johnson votes yes on historic Border Security Bill

WASHINGTOn, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act on a 219-213 vote to tackle the ongoing crisis at the southern border. “The situation at the southern border is a crisis, and the end of Title 42 will unfortunately demonstrate how ineffective and unsafe… Read more »

Congressman Johnson votes yes on historic Border Security Bill

WASHINGTOn, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act on a 219-213 vote to tackle the ongoing crisis at the southern border. “The situation at the southern border is a crisis, and the end of Title 42 will unfortunately demonstrate how ineffective and unsafe… Read more »

Senator Thune encouraging the President to negotiate with Congress on the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is among those trying to turn up the heat on President Biden on the debt ceiling debate. Thune says the President dug in his heels when meeting with Congressional leaders this week…refusing to compromise. The Treasury Department warns the nation will default on its debt unless a deal is reached… Read more »

Senator Thune encouraging the President to negotiate with Congress on the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is among those trying to turn up the heat on President Biden on the debt ceiling debate. Thune says the President dug in his heels when meeting with Congressional leaders this week…refusing to compromise. The Treasury Department warns the nation will default on its debt unless a deal is reached… Read more »

Aberdeen Farmers Market run every Saturday at Malchow Plaza

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 8:30 until noon at Malchow Plaza, five zero six South Main Street. Vendors will offer fresh produce and herbs, plants & flowers, beef, eggs, honey, baked goods, ice cream, kettle corn, candles, soaps, handmade décor, artwork and much more! For more information,… Read more »

Aberdeen Farmers Market run every Saturday at Malchow Plaza

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 8:30 until noon at Malchow Plaza, five zero six South Main Street. Vendors will offer fresh produce and herbs, plants & flowers, beef, eggs, honey, baked goods, ice cream, kettle corn, candles, soaps, handmade décor, artwork and much more! For more information,… Read more »

Advanced technology solves 46-year-old missing person mystery in Pierre cemetery

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A headstone at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre that has read “Unknown Man” for over 46 years has now been replaced with a grave marker identifying the person laid to rest there. The body of a deceased male was found Aug. 9, 1976, floating in the Missouri River eight miles east of Farm Island… Read more »

Advanced technology solves 46-year-old missing person mystery in Pierre cemetery

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A headstone at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre that has read “Unknown Man” for over 46 years has now been replaced with a grave marker identifying the person laid to rest there. The body of a deceased male was found Aug. 9, 1976, floating in the Missouri River eight miles east of Farm Island… Read more »

Commissioner Brock Greenfield talks mineral rights in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The office of the Commissioner of School & Public Lands in South Dakota oversees leasing of grazing rights on over seven hundred thousand acres of public land. They also manage mineral rights on those acres. Commissioner Brock Greenfield says they had some new areas opened up to gas and oil exploration. Greenfield says… Read more »

Commissioner Brock Greenfield talks mineral rights in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The office of the Commissioner of School & Public Lands in South Dakota oversees leasing of grazing rights on over seven hundred thousand acres of public land. They also manage mineral rights on those acres. Commissioner Brock Greenfield says they had some new areas opened up to gas and oil exploration. Greenfield says… Read more »